Uh oh, shady Mexican billionaire and newspapers hobbyist Carlos Slim is buying up New York Times stock again, now that the paper has repaid his subprime loan in full. The important thing is that Carlos Slim be involved one way or another in our nation's greatest newspaper. It's just best for everyone.

The American Society of News Editorsis now downsizing to, essentially, one desk crammed in the back of a J-school office somewhere. Sad, but at least ASNE is reflective of the general business climate of its membership.